IRS Form 4868

Business

Trump Taps Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to Succeed Powell, Signaling Major Shift for Central Bank

President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and longtime critic of current policy, as the next Fed chair. The move, seen as an effort to align the central bank more closely with White House priorities, could redefine its historic independence and monetary policy direction.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Taiwan completes first undersea trial for domestically made submarine

TAIPEI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan completed the maiden underwater sea trial for its first domestically developed submarine on Thursday, a big milestone in a project aimed at strengthening deterrence

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Dynatrace Bets Big on AI with 'Intelligence' Platform Launch, Analysts Eye Growth Potential

At its Perform conference, Dynatrace unveiled Dynatrace Intelligence, a new platform merging deterministic and agentic AI to automate complex IT operations. The launch, coupled with enhanced cloud integrations and user monitoring tools, signals the company's aggressive push to dominate the observability market in an AI-driven era, even as some debate its current market valuation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Macquarie Upgrades NIO to Outperform on Strong Q4 Sales, Battery Service Adoption

Investment bank Macquarie has raised its rating on NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) from Neutral to Outperform, citing better-than-expected fourth-quarter delivery figures and the growing success of its battery subscription model. The firm also increased its price target to $6.10.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Analysts Bullish on Riot Platforms After Strategic AMD Data Center Deal

Keefe Bruyette & Woods raises its price target on Riot Platforms (RIOT) to $23, citing a new long-term agreement with AMD that provides revenue visibility and supports the company's high-performance computing strategy.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

CBA and Mastercard Pioneer AI-Driven 'Agentic' Payments in Australian First

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has partnered with Mastercard to conduct the nation's first pilot of authenticated 'agentic' payments, a move that could redefine how transactions are initiated and managed by artificial intelligence.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

International Paper Unveils Major Split: To Form Two Regional Packaging Giants

In a strategic overhaul, International Paper announced plans to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies focused on North America and EMEA markets, marking the next phase of its multi-year transformation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Hong Kong Set to Issue First Stablecoin Licenses in March, Marking Watershed Moment for Crypto Hub Ambitions

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is poised to grant its inaugural stablecoin issuer licenses next month, a key step in the city's comprehensive push to establish a regulated digital asset ecosystem. The move follows a rigorous application process and signals a new era of oversight for the burgeoning sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney Q1 2026 Earnings: Iger Touts Record Parks Revenue, Streaming Stability, and a Quiet CEO Search

Disney's first-quarter earnings call highlighted a landmark $10 billion in Parks revenue and strong film performance, while the looming CEO succession question lingered in the background.

Feb 2, 2026

IRS Confirms Tax-Free Status of $1,776 'Warrior Dividend' for 1.5 Million Service Members

The Internal Revenue Service has officially designated a one-time $1,776 payment to approximately 1.5 million U.S. service members as non-taxable income, providing a financial boost that does not need to be reported on federal returns.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Robocap Exits Entire NICE Stake Amid AI Pivot and Prolonged Underperformance

London-based investment firm Robocap Asset Management has liquidated its entire $5.1 million position in NICE Ltd., as the cloud software company navigates a challenging strategic shift to AI-centric solutions against a backdrop of significant stock decline.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Navigating the 2026 Tax Season: A Crypto Investor's Survival Guide

As the IRS sharpens its focus on digital assets, experts warn that new reporting forms and stringent tracking requirements make accurate crypto tax filing more critical than ever. Missteps could lead to severe penalties.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Barcelona's Biorce Raises $52.5 Million to Fuel Global Expansion of AI-Powered Clinical Trial Platform

Spanish healthtech startup Biorce has closed a substantial Series A round, backed by prominent venture capital and angel investors, to scale its AI-driven clinical trial solution, Aika, internationally amid a tightening regulatory landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

U.S. Manufacturing Roars Back: ISM Index Signals First Expansion in a Year, Price Pressures Linger

The U.S. manufacturing sector snapped a year-long contraction in January, with two key surveys pointing to a sharp rebound in production and new orders. However, the recovery comes alongside heightened input costs and lingering concerns over tariffs and inventory build-up.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

UAE's Non-Oil Trade Surpasses $1 Trillion, Narrows Gap with Saudi Arabia in Economic Diversification Race

The United Arab Emirates has achieved a milestone in its economic transformation, with non-oil trade exceeding $1 trillion for the first time in 2025. This rapid growth is closing the export gap with regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia, as both Gulf states accelerate their push beyond hydrocarbons.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Kyrgyzstan Seeks Dialogue with EU Amid Threat of First-Ever Sanctions Over Russia Trade

Bishkek moves to engage Brussels after reports emerge that the EU is preparing to deploy its new anti-circumvention tool, targeting Kyrgyzstan's role as a conduit for goods to sanctioned Russia.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Analysts Maintain Cautious Optimism for Colgate-Palmolive Despite Market Underperformance

While Colgate-Palmolive's stock has trailed the S&P 500 over the past year, Wall Street analysts see a resilient business model and strong international presence supporting long-term growth, maintaining a 'Moderate Buy' consensus.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney Beats Q1 Estimates, Holds Steady on Full-Year Outlook as Streaming and Parks Drive Growth

The Walt Disney Company surpassed Wall Street's revenue and earnings expectations for its fiscal first quarter, powered by strength in its streaming services and theme parks. The media giant reaffirmed its full-year forecast for double-digit profit growth, signaling confidence in its ongoing strategic transformation.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Qatar Launches Historic Offshore Decommissioning, Taps McDermott for Landmark Project

QatarEnergy awards McDermott a pivotal contract to plan the removal of 27 aging offshore platforms, marking the nation's first major step in responsibly retiring legacy oil and gas infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Cotton Inc. Bets on Unified Marketing Strategy, Appoints First CMO to Counter Synthetics

Facing stiff competition from synthetic fibers, the cotton industry's leading research and promotion body has created a chief marketing officer role and merged its marketing teams to drive demand across the entire supply chain.

Feb 2, 2026